Knowledge • Learning • Research
SUMAIT University Library
Connecting teaching, learning and research with reliable information resources.
Supporting Academic Excellence
The SUMAIT University Library supports teaching, learning, research and community engagement across the University. It provides access to printed materials, electronic resources, reference support, study spaces and computer-based information services for students, academic staff, researchers and authorized users.
Professional Collaboration
The University Library is a member of the Consortium of Tanzania University and Research Libraries (COTUL).
Electronic Library Facilities
The e-library section has more than 50 computers for accessing electronic resources and other academic information services.
Library Leadership
Office Holder
University Librarian / Library Officer
The University Librarian coordinates library services, collection development, electronic resources, user education and research support.
SUMAIT Main Campus, Chukwani, Zanzibar
Library Services
Information, learning and research services available to the University community.
Circulation and Borrowing
Issue, return and renewal of eligible printed library materials according to approved borrowing rules.
Reference and Enquiry Services
Assistance in identifying books, journals, databases, reports and other information relevant to study and research.
E-Library and Internet Access
Computer and internet facilities for accessing electronic books, journals, academic databases and digital learning materials.
Open serviceResearch Support
Guidance on literature searching, source evaluation, referencing, academic integrity and access to scholarly information.
Library Orientation and Training
Orientation for new users and training on library systems, electronic resources and responsible use of information.
Study and Reading Spaces
Quiet reading and study areas supporting individual learning and academic consultation.
Library Sections
Core operational areas supporting access to information and academic services.
Circulation Section
Manages borrowing, returns, renewals, user records and access to the circulating collection.
Reference Section
Provides dictionaries, encyclopaedias, reference works, reports and enquiry support.
E-Library Section
Provides computer access to electronic resources, online journals, digital books and academic databases.
Research and Repository Support
Supports access to University research outputs, scholarly publications and institutional knowledge resources.
Online Resources
Use official SUMAIT platforms for electronic resources, journals and research outputs.
E-Library Portal
Login may be required
SUMAIT Digital Library
Access available electronic library services and digital academic resources.
Open resource
Academic Journal
SUMAIT Journal
Browse scholarly articles and University journal publications.
Open resource
Institutional Research
Research Repository
Access research publications and selected scholarly outputs associated with SUMAIT.
Open resource
Catalogue / Discovery
Library Catalogue
Search for available books and learning resources through the Library portal.
Open resourceOpening Hours
Opening times may change during examinations, vacations and public holidays.
Monday – Friday
Open during official University working and study hours
Confirm the current semester schedule with the Library.
Saturday
Limited service according to the published semester schedule
Contact the Library before visiting.
Sunday and Public Holidays
Closed unless otherwise announced
Online resources may remain available.
Confirm before publishing:
The exact official opening and closing times should be entered in the database or confirmed by the University Library.
Library Documents
Library rules, guides, forms and user information will appear here after upload.
No published documents yet.
Documents entered in the library database with published status will appear automatically.
Access SUMAIT Library Resources
Use the digital library portal or contact the Library for help finding academic information.